15
RQT8979
Connections
Connection cable (All cables are sold separately)
.
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.
• The HDMI cable enables you to transmit digital audio and video signals using a single cable. You can also transmit control signals
using HDMI connections.
• The unit complies with CPPM
∗
1
. It can digitally transmit surround sound in DVD-Audio sources.
• We recommend using Panasonic cables 5.0 meters long or shorter for enjoying 1125p
∗
2
(1080p) pictures. They prevent picture
degradation.
• The audio signal transmitted through HDMI takes priority when you use both HDMI and digital terminals (
á
pages 16 to 19) for
connection.
• The “HDMI” indicator stays on while you enjoy sound and pictures through HDMI connections.
∗
1 Content Protection for Prerecorded Media (CPPM): This copyright protection technology prevents copying of DVD-Audio files.
∗
2 1125p (1080p): a progressive (non-interlace) scanning system that sends 1,125 scan lines every 1/60 second.
Connecting a TV and a DVD recorder/DVD player using HDMI cables
Video and Audio cable
Audio cable
HDMI Cable
(It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.)
[Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50
(5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.]
Optical fiber cable
CD
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
CD
DVD 6CH
SUBWOOFER
BD/DVD/
VCR
TV/STB
FRONT
A
FRON
Y
TV MONITOR OUT
DVD RE
PB
PR
SPEAKERS (6
〜
COMPO
Y
R
L
R
BI-WIRE
LF
HF
AUDIO
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
(BD/
DVD PLAYER)
(DVD RECORDER)
(TV/STB)
OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2
XM
(BD/DVD PLAYER) IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
SUBWOOFER SURROUND
FRONT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
TV/STB
VCR
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
DVD RECORDER
TV MONITOR
TV MONITOR
TV/STB
CENTER
BD/
DVD PLAYER
BD/
DVD PLAYER
(DVD RECORDER) IN
LOOP
EXT
GND
LOOP
GND
LOOP
GND
AM ANT
FM ANT
LOOP ANT
GND
TV
HDMI
(AV IN)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Rear panel
DVD player
(BD player)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
You need an optical fiber cable for
enjoying TV with surround sound.
See “To enjoy TV with surround
sound” (
á
page 19) for making
analog connections.
HDMI connection
The HDMI input terminal on the unit’s rear is made to specifications that presume connection of a DVD recorder/DVD player.
When other equipment is connected, sounds may not come out of the unit, or pictures shown on the equipment (TV) connected to
the HDMI output terminal may be disrupted.
In such cases, see
page 21 and make connections other than HDMI.
DVD recorder
HDMI
(AV OUT)
You can hear DVD sounds from speakers on the TV when you turn off the unit connected in the way shown above (standby
through function). This convenient function enables you to enjoy DVDs late at night.
Insert the cable after making sure
shapes match.
How to connect the optical fiber cable
Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable.
“Changing the digital input
settings” (
á
page 41)
N
ote
W
A
B
ENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS
TUNE
AUX
SETUP MIC
8
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
BI-AMP
SURROUND
ADVANCED DUAL AMP
POWER
WIRELESS READY
AUTO SPEAKER SETUP HDMI
MULTI ROOM
“
HDMI
”
Preparation
s
Subw
oof
er
opera
tion/Connect
ions
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise
indicated.
• To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating
instructions.
